Tasks 4.4: Siri, More Keyboard Shortcuts and Cleaner Menus

Three iPhone screens: Siri confirming a task it created in Tasks; the Tasks actions in the Shortcuts app, such as Create task, Find tasks and Set task status; and the same page scrolled to Open project and Open smart list.

4.4 came out on August 11, 2026 with the same notes as 4.3.3: Bulk Add, .tasks backups and the fixes that followed. 4.4.1 came on August 23 with the changes below, and was the last update before Tasks 5.

What’s new in 4.4.1

Siri and Shortcuts. Create, find and update tasks, projects and more by asking Siri. Talk to Siri.
More keyboard shortcuts for getting around and managing tasks. The shortcuts worth learning.

The Tasks Settings window on Mac in dark mode with Keyboard Shortcuts selected, listing New Task ⌘N, Create Project ⌥⌘N or ⌘P, Search ⌘F and Settings ⌘ comma, then a Task section with Make completed status ⌘ full stop, Add Tag ⇧⌘T, Select Assigned to ⇧⌘A, Select Priority ⇧⌘P, Select Status ⇧⌘S and Clone Task ⌘D. — The four shortcuts at the top are fixed. Everything under Task applies to the selected task and can be changed.

Clearer task creation. Options that fit the project you’re in, and a status picker.
Simpler controls. Fewer, clearer add buttons and tidier context menus.
Friendlier empty screens that help you get started.
Faster and steadier. Performance, sync and translation improvements, plus bug fixes throughout.

What’s new in 4.4.1

Give the list room to grow.